The 1990s
The television show "Friends" is set in this city.
What is... New York City?
Although opposing in their views, this New York City Mayor elect recently met with Donald Trump in the White House.
Who is... Zohran Mamdani?
Hoping it might unify the country, Thanksgiving was made an official U.S. holiday by this 16th President of the United States in 1863.
Who is... Abraham Lincoln
King Arthur may do this to a dragon, but millennials will say this when they aced a test or successfully backed into a parking spot.
What is... slay?
This is the number of years that Mr. Berkley has taught coming into this year.
What is... 9
This movie, which is about a tragic historical event, was the highest grossing film of the decade.
What is... Titanic?
The Los Angeles Dodgers have won the World Series two years in a row, defeating the Yankees in 2024 and this northern MLB team in 2025.
Who are... The Toronto Blue Jays?
The first Thanksgiving (historically) took place in New England cemented with a peace treaty between the English Pilgrims and this Native North American tribe?
What is... Wampanoag
An intense fan of an artist, activity, or virtually anything. It is a reference to a popular song by Eminem.
What is... a Stan?
A few years ago, Mr. Berkley had 2 guinea pigs named after historical figures. One was named after Abraham Lincoln and the other the leader of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution.
Who is... Robespierre?
The labubu of its time... this talking "hamster" like animatronic toy was all the rage in the late 90s. It spoke it's own unique language but could eventually learn English overtime.
What is... Furby?
Increased ICE raids in this North Carolina city have been met with anger and protests from the local residents who are banning together to oppose these measures
Where is... Charlotte?
Differently from the horn of plenty (weapons) that are offered to tributes in the arenas of the Hunger Games novels, this horn shaped basket associated with Thanksgiving is often filled with fruits and vegetables.
What is... a Cornucopia?
This term is thrown around in the political sphere both ironically and unironically. The best definition is someone who is alert to prejudice and discriminations.
What is... Woke?
In College, Mr. Berkley had this unusual mascot which is named after a group of lions.
What is... the Pride?
The 1994 Winter Olympics hosted a scandal when Tonya Harding hired a hit man to attack her opponent Nancy Kerrigan by striking her knees with a police baton. Kerrigan went on to win silver in this event.
What is... figure skating?
Known for proudly wearing her MAGA hat and interrupting Joe Biden at the 2024 State of the Union address, this Georgia Representative recently declared she was breaking ties with Donald Trump and will resign in January.
Who is... Marjorie Taylor Green
Since 1966, these two NFL teams have played a game every Thanksgiving (although they do not play each other on that day.)
Who are... The Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys
A pet name for "babe" or baby" is actually short for "before anyone else" (which I just learned today)
What is... bae?
Sharing the same number as Tim Duncan, Roberto Clemente, and Deion Sanders, this is also the same number of books Mr. Berkley has read in 2025.
What is... 21?
This was the final Harry Potter book to be released in the 1990s (Hint: Some of them were released in the 2000s).
What is... Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban?
A rebel group, known as RSF (the Rapid Support Forces), took over the city El Fasher in the Darfur region of this nation.
Where is... Sudan?
Meat was on the menu at the first Thanksgiving, but not turkey. Alongside vegetables and starches, the Pilgrims and Native Americans primarily ate one of these other 4 protein sources.
What was... shellfish (lobsters, oysters, mussels, clams), venison, seal, or water fowls (duck, goose, swan)
Originating in hip hop music of the 80s and 90s, this term is like a witty comeback, but a bit more devastating.
What is... clap back?
The furthest Mr. Berkley has been from home is this international city that spans across two continents.
Where is... Istanbul?